Roofing Course description

The Roofing Course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to perform a professional roof inspection

You should inspect a roof from the outside as well as the underside, usually from the attic.

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An asphalt shingle roof typically lasts 12 to 25 years.

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An “ice dam” is a buildup of ice at the roof slope bottom — caused by heat escaping from the house and melting snow on the upper parts of the roof which freezes after it runs down to the colder eave area.

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The “dead load” is the permanent load imposed on a structure by the building materials. The “live load” varies and is exerted by outside forces like wind, rain and snow.

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The pitch is the slope of the roof, expressed as a ratio of the rise over the run.

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Valley flashings are used where two different roof slopes come together to form a trough. Valleys have a lower slope than the adjacent roof surfaces.

course overview

The Roofing Course covers both sloped and flat roof coverings. Detailed descriptions and illustrations help to explain problems, causes and implications for common roofing materials. It also goes into detail on how to inspect roofs and what to watch for.

The Study Sessions will help you make your way through the material. The Quick Quizzes will help you check your progress. The Field Exercises will help turn your knowledge into real-world experience.

Roof slopes — This illustration defines roofers’ terms for flat, low slope and conventional roofs. It is from Roofing Course, General Strategies Chapter. All of our 10 Courses contain easy-to-understand illustrations that help you understand the subject.

This is your opportunity to get the knowledge you need to become a successful home inspector

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“It truly showed me what a home inspection should be, and to deliver above and beyond the provincial standards. I would have to say that this program was the best decision I ever made. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to get into the field of home and property inspections. This program is extensive, detailed and the instructors are always there to help you out if you need it.”

— Rory Sachs

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“I feel very confident in the knowledge I have acquired through the Carson Dunlop training program. The program is well organized from the guides to the study material, webinars, discussion boards and exams were all very clear and easy to understand. The administrative and tutors were accessible and very helpful. I feel proud to have graduated from a program that is widely known as the gold standard in the industry and truly stands up to its name. I highly recommend the Carson Dunlop School of Home Inspection to anyone looking to achieve highest level of training and knowledge in this field.”

— Pouya Pakzad

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